Nana
"Nana fills two storefronts, with a bar on one side and dining room on the other, decorated in what owner Eric Ong calls 'modern industrial'—exposed brick walls, lights embedded in the polished concrete floor, and lime-colored tile along the open kitchen," our own Lisa Selin Davis wrote for New York magazine. Time Out New York explains that "nana" is the Japanese word for the number seven, which symbolizes good luck. TONY has a couple of favorites from their pan-Asian menu: "Salmon tartare, in particular, is gorgeously smooth. And from the cooked side of the menu, the orange chicken is nicely tangy without being overly sauced."
Chowhound johnnyrotten claims that sushi is what Nana does best: "The Dynamite roll in delicious, as is the spicy salmon roll, and the straight up sushi pieces are cut to the perfect size.... Trust me. Try it. Just make sure you don't go on a Sunday, when they tend to be out of everything and are unable to buy fresh fish." However, fellow 'Hound brooklynista says, "They are getting sloppy and stingy, at least with carryout orders... I want Nana to be good, as it's convenient, has some good rolls, and some of the dishes are reliably good. But it barely rates mediocre right now." What's your take on this place?
Reviews (9)
ReMiXxd wrote a review on November 20, 2008 1:04 PM
Nana's Vietnamese salad is amazing!!!
SnarkSlope wrote a review on November 20, 2008 1:10 PM
For some reason the appetizers are usually better than the entrees. Bring a posse and order a bunch of small items, particularly when the weather is warm, and you can sit out in the back.
lambretta76 wrote a review on November 20, 2008 1:25 PM
It's a good neighborhood joint - nothing more. Everything is fine and it has it's place in most anyone's eating rotation (decent sushi, some interesting cooked dishes). They do make one of my favorite junk foods - their spicy orange chicken. Fried shredded chicken bits in a gloppy, sweet orange sauce. Everything about should make me run, but instead I find myself ordering it every time I go there.
goldie wrote a review on November 20, 2008 1:43 PM
a mediocre all the way around. never a destination, more just a coincidental hunger/proximity timing overlap. some places just survive by being at the right place at the right time i guess.
LilBitOfLuck wrote a review on November 20, 2008 3:36 PM
This place is good. Not fine cuisine but offers a variety of dishes that are usually tasty and well priced. This is the kind of place its good to go to with a few people so you can have a meal with some variety.
prezst wrote a review on November 20, 2008 3:41 PM
am i the only one who's bothered that on one of its walls, nana has a big picture of mae tse-tung? i mean, the guy was perhaps the biggest mass murderer in history.
Pragonetti wrote a review on November 20, 2008 5:16 PM
Nana is good, not great but good. Stick to the Thai the Sushi is the not great part. There coconut rice is great.
The outdoor is really nice as well!
troll wrote a review on November 21, 2008 9:20 AM
Great place. Highly recommended
billyboomer wrote a review on November 21, 2008 4:09 PM
This is not a good restaurant.
Essential Info
Nana
- Address:
- 155 Fifth Avenue
- Phone:
- (718) 230-3749
- Nabe:
- Park Slope
- Cuisine:
- Asian, Chinese, Sushi
- Median Entree:
- $11
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